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Giants of Africa Festival kicks off in Kigali with a high-energy celebration of culture, music, and unity under the theme "A Borderless Africa." COURTESY.
Showbiz

Ready for the weekend? Kigali’s best attractions, festivals await

Friday, July 25, 2025
Participants lie on mats during a guided breathwork session at Eagle View Golf, set to culminate in an ice bath experience led by Hannes Bend. COURTESY
Showbiz

What to do in Kigali this weekend: Parties, pop-ups & playdates

Friday, July 18, 2025
A glimpse of the energy at a previous Zero Gravity party in Lagos. The high-octane event brand lands in Kigali for the first time this Saturday, with DJ Consequence and Eniola Tizzle at Atelier du Vin. COURTESY.
Showbiz

Your Kigali weekend itinerary: Where to go, what to see

Saturday, July 12, 2025
The Ben didn't show up at Hobe Night show in Dallas.
Showbiz

Fury as The Ben, Kevin Kade, and Element miss Hobe Night stage in Dallas

Saturday, July 05, 2025
Teacher Mpamire will perform at Gen Z Comedy show on July 10 at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village-File
Showbiz

Teacher Mpamire back to Gen Z comedy show stage

Wednesday, July 02, 2025
Sun, salt, and sound collide as the tide meets the beat, with Culture Beach Jam heading to Zanzibar’s shores for four days of music, magic and movement. Courtesy: Afrofuture / Culture Beach Jam.
Showbiz

Kigali’s nightlife turns up for final June weekend with music, hoops, & heat

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Edward Norton and Brad Pitt in Fight Club (1999)
Showbiz

Classic cinema: Seven must-see movies this weekend

Saturday, June 28, 2025
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Showbiz

Who is Lauren Sanchez? Journalist, pilot and Jeff Bezos' fiancé

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Rwandan-American rapper Shizzo Afropapi is officially off the market after getting engaged to pop culture journalist Yvonne Kayitesi.
Showbiz

Rwandan Rapper Shizzo pops the question to Tessy in glamorous Dubai proposal

Monday, June 16, 2025
Chriss Eazy pictured with his late mother, who was a frequent presence in his life and work, including on his YouTube channel. COURTESY.
Showbiz

Rwandan musician Chriss Eazy mourns the loss of his mother

Friday, June 13, 2025
This Sunday, June 15, Healing Worship Ministry presents a night of spiritual revival and worship at KCEV Camp Kigali. Beginning at 5 p.m. Courtesy
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What’s on in Kigali: Music, culture, and worship events to catch this weekend

Friday, June 13, 2025
Khaby Lame attends a Basketball Africa League game during the Sahara Conference in Dakar, Senegal. COURTESY.
Showbiz

TikTok’s Khaby Lame detained in Las Vegas for overstaying U.S. Visa

Sunday, June 08, 2025
Runners take part in the Kigali International Peace Marathon on June 8. More than a race, the event offers participants a chance to run for peace while taking in the sights of Rwanda’s capital.
Showbiz

What to do in Kigali this weekend: Concerts, peace marathon, and day parties

Friday, June 06, 2025
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Showbiz

Diamond Platnumz weds Zuchu after years of ‘On-and-Off’ romance

Tuesday, June 03, 2025
Krystyna Pyszkova of Czech Republic, left, crowns her successor Opal Suchata of Thailand after she won the 72nd Miss World pageant in Hyderabad, India, Saturday, May 31, 2025 (AP Photo/ Mahesh Kumar A)
Showbiz

Opal Suchata Chuangsri from Thailand crowned Miss World 2025

Sunday, June 01, 2025
Rapper Khalfan and Marina up in the arms after the former accused Marina of disrespect
Showbiz

Showbiz trends: What’s behind Marina and Khalfan’s heated feud?

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Ugandan musicain Weasel Manizo has said that her fiancee Sandra Teta is introducing him to her family before they proceed with their wedding-Photo by IGIHE
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Weasel in Kigali to meet Sandra Teta’s family ahead of wedding

Saturday, May 24, 2025
Ghanaian Afrobeats star King Promise was the first grace the Nile Conference halftime show on Saturday, May 17-Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Showbiz

PHOTOS: How BAL is blending sport and culture in Kigali

Thursday, May 22, 2025
Miss Supranational 2020 Shanita Umunyana (L) was also in attendance as APR took on MBB on Sunday, May 18. Umunyana is the sister of injured APR star Osborn Shema
Showbiz

PHOTOS: Kamie Crawford, Octopizzo and celebrities showing up at BAL

Monday, May 19, 2025
Guests enjoy music and mingling during a past edition of Amapiano & Brunch, where food and sound come together in a laid-back atmosphere. The next edition takes place Saturday, May 17, at Atelier Du Vin in Kigali.
Showbiz

Beyond BAL: 10 can’t-miss events happening in Kigali this weekend

Friday, May 16, 2025